/* ============================================================
   ACESMILE DENTISTRY - MAIN STYLESHEET
   Next-Level UI/UX with Premium Animations
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   PAGE LOADER
   ============================================================ */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.page-loader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.loader-logo {
  animation: loaderPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
  animation: loaderFill 1.5s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes loaderFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SITE HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0);
  padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Logged-in WP toolbar: keep header below admin bar */
body.admin-bar .site-header {
  top: 32px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header {
    top: 46px;
  }
}

/* Top Bar */
.header-topbar {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: var(--fs-nav);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.topbar-item:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.topbar-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

.topbar-divider {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-hours {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #333333;
  font-size: var(--fs-nav);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.topbar-social {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.topbar-social:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Main Nav — bar tones match reference (charcoal + muted gold); site tokens unchanged */
.header-nav {
  --nav-bar-bg: #000000;
  --nav-accent: var(--color-gold, #9b6d2f);
  background: var(--nav-bar-bg);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-topbar {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-nav {
  background: var(--nav-bar-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  height: 76px;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Site logo PNG (navbar layout unchanged — logo scales within row) */
.site-logo-img {
  display: block;
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 72px;
  max-width: min(220px, 46vw);
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
}

.site-logo-img--header {
  max-height: 70px;
  max-width: min(210px, 44vw);
}

.site-logo-img--footer {
  max-height: 64px;
  max-width: 175px;
}

.site-logo-img--loader {
  max-height: 96px;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.nav-logo img { height: auto; width: auto; }

.logo-default {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-icon {
  position: relative;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(155,109,47,0.4));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(155,109,47,0.7));
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu-wrap {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(8px, 2vw, 28px);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(4px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu li { position: relative; }

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-nav);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nav-accent, #9b6d2f);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.header-nav .nav-link::after {
  background: #9b6d2f;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > .nav-link,
.nav-menu .current-menu-ancestor > .nav-link {
  color: #9b6d2f;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > .nav-link::after {
  width: calc(100% - 20px);
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: #1a1914;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 100;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #1a1914;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.2);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 0 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Services sub-categories: mobile accordion; desktop flyout to the right (outside panel) */
.nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-dropdown--nested {
  position: static;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  list-style: none;
  min-width: auto;
  transform: none;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: max-height 0.45s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-dropdown--nested::before {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-link .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }

  .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub:hover > .nav-link .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-dropdown--nested {
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(100% + 4px);
    top: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 220px;
    max-width: min(92vw, 300px);
    max-height: min(70vh, 420px);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    list-style: none;
    background: #1a1914;
    border: 1px solid rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 110;
  }

  .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-dropdown--nested::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub:hover > .nav-dropdown--nested {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.nav-dropdown li { }
.nav-dropdown .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-nav);
  font-weight: 400;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.nav-dropdown .nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.12);
  color: #9b6d2f;
}

.nav-dropdown .nav-link::after { display: none; }

.nav-dropdown--services {
  min-width: 272px;
  max-width: min(92vw, 320px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-dropdown--services {
    max-height: min(70vh, 520px);
    overflow-x: visible;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-dropdown--services {
    overflow: visible;
    max-height: none;
  }
}

.nav-dropdown--services > .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-link {
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: normal;
}

.nav-dropdown-heading {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 12px 14px 4px;
}

.nav-dropdown-heading:first-child {
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.nav-dropdown-heading-text {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9b6d2f;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 5px;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: var(--fs-btn);
  font-weight: var(--fw-btn);
  line-height: var(--lh-btn);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-call-btn:hover {
  border-color: #9b6d2f;
  color: #9b6d2f;
  background: rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.08);
}

.call-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-book-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #9b6d2f !important;
  border-width: 1px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #9b6d2f !important;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;
  border-radius: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: var(--fs-btn);
  font-weight: var(--fw-btn);
  line-height: var(--lh-btn);
}

.header-nav .nav-book-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light, #c49a5c) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light, #c49a5c) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(168, 140, 100, 0.4);
}

/* Scroll Progress */
.nav-scroll-progress {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9b6d2f, #b88a4d);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  font-family: var(--font-ui-icon);
}

.toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav-toggle.active .toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle.active .toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.nav-toggle.active .toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Full-bleed hero: photo spans viewport; left→right gradient for legible type */
.hero-section--split {
  min-height: min(100vh, 860px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-split--bleed {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-split__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Pin to viewport left: wider layer; object-position nudges focal area slightly right */
.hero-split__bg .hero-split__img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: auto;
  width: 125%;
  max-width: none;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 18% 50%;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(1.03);
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.hero-split__scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 18%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.86) 36%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68) 54%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 70%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26) 82%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 92%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 98%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.hero-split__foreground {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: min(100vh, 880px);
  padding: clamp(88px, 12vh, 120px) clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) clamp(64px, 9vh, 100px);
  padding-left: max(clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem), calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem)));
}

.hero-split__text-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-inner {
  display: block;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-content {
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-badge {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
}

.hero-section--split .hero-desc {
  color: var(--color-muted-on-dark, #cccccc);
}

/* Legacy full-bleed hero (compatibility) */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 78% center;
  transform: scale(0.88);
  transform-origin: 90% 50%;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.8);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(5,5,5,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10,8,2,0.8) 40%,
    rgba(20,16,5,0.4) 70%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%
  );
}

.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(155,109,47,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155,109,47,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 20% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155,109,47,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  left: -100px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroGlowPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ── Hero Doctor Photo Panel ── */
.hero-image-side {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: heroImgIn 1.2s ease 0.6s both;
}

@keyframes heroImgIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px) scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-doctor-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 480px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-doctor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155,109,47,0.18) 0%, transparent 68%);
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-doctor-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 42% 58% 58% 42% / 42% 42% 58% 58%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.22);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroRingPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-doctor-ring-1 {
  inset: -14px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-doctor-ring-2 {
  inset: -28px;
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes heroRingPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.015); }
}

.hero-doctor-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 42% 58% 58% 42% / 42% 42% 58% 58%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px rgba(155,109,47,0.06),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 60px rgba(155,109,47,0.12);
  display: block;
}

.hero-doctor-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: -36px;
  background: rgba(8,6,2,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.38);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  min-width: 220px;
}

.hero-doctor-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-dark));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0a0800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-doctor-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hero-doctor-badge-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-doctor-stars-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: -28px;
  background: rgba(8,6,2,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.38);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-doctor-stars-badge span:first-child {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation: badgeFadeIn 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}

a.hero-badge {
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

a.hero-badge:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(196, 154, 92, 0.55);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.16);
}

.hero-badge-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@keyframes badgeFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.52rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  animation: heroTitleIn 1s ease 0.5s both;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.2vw, 2.125rem);
  max-width: 22em;
}

.hero-title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-title .word { display: inline-block; }
.hero-title .gold-text { color: var(--color-hero-gold-line); }

@keyframes heroTitleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-prose);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: var(--lh-prose);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 28rem;
  animation: heroDescIn 1s ease 0.7s both;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-desc {
  max-width: 26rem;
}

@keyframes heroDescIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: heroActionsIn 1s ease 0.9s both;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-lg {
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-size: var(--fs-compact);
}

/* Hero primary CTA: light surface instead of dark brown/muted gold fill */
.hero-section .hero-actions .btn-gold {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-section .hero-actions .btn-gold::before {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-section .hero-actions .btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
}

@keyframes heroActionsIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  animation: heroStatsIn 1s ease 1.1s both;
}

@keyframes heroStatsIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-stat-item { }

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-stats {
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-stat-num {
  font-size: 2.125rem;
}

.hero-section--split .hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* Hero Scroll Indicator */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollHintIn 1s ease 1.5s both;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes scrollHintIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-mouse::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollDot 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDot {
  0% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; }
  80% { top: 18px; opacity: 0; }
  100% { top: 6px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION — framed image cards + gold caption bar
   ============================================================ */
.services-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-section.section-pad {
  padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px);
}

.services-section::before {
  display: none;
}

.section-header--services {
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.services-section .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, var(--fs-heading));
  font-weight: var(--fw-heading);
  line-height: var(--lh-heading);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
}

.services-section .section-title .highlight {
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.services-section .section-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-prose);
  line-height: var(--lh-prose);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-prose);
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}

.services-category-heading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin: 28px 0 4px;
}

.services-category-heading:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.services-category-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Card: thick gold frame, photo ~75–80%, solid caption band */
.services-section .service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-service-border, var(--color-gold));
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  min-height: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.services-section .service-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-dark);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.services-section .service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-service-border-hover, var(--color-gold-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-card-media {
  display: block;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-section .service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: block;
}

.services-section .service-card:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-card--img-fallback .service-card-media {
  min-height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-cream-2), var(--color-cream));
}

.service-card-caption {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 4.25rem;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--color-service-band, var(--color-gold));
}

.services-section .service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.15vw, 18px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT / DOCTOR SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(155,109,47,0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Allow text column to shrink and wrap (default min-width:auto clips long headings on mobile) */
.about-grid > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.about-image-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom right,
    rgba(155,109,47,0.1) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  display: block;
}

.about-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating credential card — above .about-image-frame (z-index:1), below experience badge */
.about-credential {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -30px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  min-width: 200px;
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.credential-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.credential-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.credential-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* About floating badge (top left) — above .about-image-frame (later sibling stacks on top otherwise) */
.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  top: 30px;
  left: clamp(0px, 2vw, 20px);
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(155,109,47,0.4);
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg); }
}

.exp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.exp-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-content .section-label { justify-content: flex-start; }

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}

.about-title .highlight { color: var(--color-gold); }

.about-title-line {
  display: block;
}

.about-title-line + .about-title-line {
  margin-top: 0.2em;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.25);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.highlight-check {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-text {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* About — Meet Your Dentist (homepage): reference layout (navy + gold title, body + blue links, dual gold CTAs) */
.about-section--meet::after {
  display: none;
}

.about-grid--meet {
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.about-section--meet .about-image-frame--meet {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-section--meet .about-image-frame--meet::before {
  display: none;
}

.about-section--meet .about-image-frame--meet img {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.about-title.about-title--meet {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.35vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-navy, #1e2d4a);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-title.about-title--meet .about-title__muted {
  color: var(--color-navy, #1e2d4a);
}

.about-title.about-title--meet .about-title__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display-serif);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.about-title.about-title--meet .about-title-line--meet + .about-title-line--meet {
  margin-top: 0.35em;
}

.about-title-line--meet-mobile-sub {
  display: none;
}

.about-desc.about-desc--meet {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-about-body, #1c1c1c);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-desc.about-desc--meet + .about-actions--meet {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.about-desc__link {
  color: var(--color-link, #2563eb);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.about-desc__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-link-hover, #1d4ed8);
}

.about-actions.about-actions--meet {
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SPECIAL SERVICES HIGHLIGHT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.specialties-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f0e6 0%, #ede8dc 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.specialties-section::before {
  content: 'DENTAL';
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(155,109,47,0.04);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.specialties-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.specialty-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.specialty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.specialty-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.specialty-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.specialty-card:hover .specialty-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.specialty-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,1), transparent);
}

.specialty-info {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.specialty-icon-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.specialty-icon-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: sepia(100%) saturate(300%) brightness(70%) hue-rotate(10deg);
}

.specialty-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.specialty-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.specialty-learn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.specialty-card:hover .specialty-learn { gap: 10px; }
.specialty-learn svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.specialty-card:hover .specialty-learn svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.whychoose-section {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.whychoose-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(155,109,47,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155,109,47,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}

.whychoose-section .section-title { color: var(--color-white); }
.whychoose-section .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.whychoose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.whychoose-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.whychoose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.whychoose-card:hover {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), var(--shadow-gold-sm);
}

.whychoose-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.wc-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.whychoose-card:hover .wc-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
}

.wc-icon-wrap svg { color: var(--color-gold); }

.wc-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.whychoose-card:hover .wc-number { color: rgba(155,109,47,0.25); }

.wc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.wc-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(245,240,230,0.5), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: calc(50% - 12px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 36px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(155,109,47,0.12);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.author-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(155,109,47,0.35);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.video-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-dark-3) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.video-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/14;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--color-dark-4);
}

.video-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(0.5);
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-play-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.3);
  animation: videoRipple 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes videoRipple {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(155,109,47,0.6);
}

.video-card-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,4,1,0.9), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.video-card-role {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-section {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transform: scale(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition-spring);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ============================================================
   LOCATION & HOURS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.location-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  grid-template-areas: "info icon hours";
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.location-info { grid-area: info; }
.tooth-animation-wrap { grid-area: icon; justify-self: center; }
.hours-card { grid-area: hours; }

.location-info .section-label { justify-content: flex-start; }
.location-info .section-title { color: var(--color-heading); }
.location-info .section-title .highlight { color: var(--color-heading); }

.location-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.location-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.location-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.location-detail-item:hover {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
}

.location-detail-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.location-detail-content { }

.location-detail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.location-detail-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Tooth Animation (Center) */
.tooth-animation-wrap {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tooth-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  animation: toothRingSpin 20s linear infinite;
}

.tooth-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(155,109,47,0.6);
}

@keyframes toothRingSpin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.tooth-ring-2 {
  inset: 17px;
  animation-duration: 15s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.08);
}

.tooth-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 40% 32%,
    var(--color-dark-3) 0%,
    var(--color-dark) 52%,
    #050505 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
    inset 0 -18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tooth-inner .site-logo-img.location-section-logo {
  max-height: none;
  width: 78%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 170px;
  object-position: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(155,109,47,0.22));
  animation: toothFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes toothFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Hours Card */
.hours-card {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hours-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.hours-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hours-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hours-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.hours-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.hours-day {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hours-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hours-status-dot.open { background: #22c55e; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0.6); }
.hours-status-dot.closed { background: #ef4444; }

.hours-time {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hours-closed-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.hours-card-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.blog-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-card-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-card-meta-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-card-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(155,109,47,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%239B6D2F' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cta-diagonal-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 20px,
    rgba(155,109,47,0.015) 20px,
    rgba(155,109,47,0.015) 21px
  );
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-text .section-label { justify-content: flex-start; }

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SITE FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}

.footer-main {
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.footer-brand { }

.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.footer-logo .logo-name { font-size: 1rem; }
.footer-logo .logo-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; }

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-nav);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-footer-muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-link::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-link:hover::before { width: 8px; }

.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-value {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-hours-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.fhours-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.fhours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.fhours-day { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 600; }
.fhours-time { color: rgba(155,109,47,0.8); }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-link:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   LIGHTBOX (Gallery)
   ============================================================ */
.lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5,4,1,0.97);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition-spring);
}

.lightbox-overlay.open .lightbox-img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENTOR FULL WIDTH TEMPLATE
   ============================================================ */
.page-template-elementor-full .site-header,
.page-template-elementor-full .site-footer { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(155,109,47,0.4);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(155,109,47,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .testimonials-slider-wrap {
    margin-left: calc(-1 * clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem));
    margin-right: calc(-1 * clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem));
    padding-left: clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-right: clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  }
}

/* Desktop: compact hero — smaller type, spacing, and overall footprint */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) {
    min-height: min(72vh, 720px);
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px);
    padding-bottom: 152px;
  }
  .hero-section--split {
    min-height: min(88vh, 860px);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split--bleed,
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__foreground {
    min-height: min(88vh, 860px);
  }
  .hero-glow {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    left: -80px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .hero-doctor-frame {
    width: 320px;
    height: 400px;
  }
  .hero-doctor-badge {
    left: -24px;
    bottom: 20px;
    min-width: 190px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-doctor-stars-badge {
    right: -20px;
    top: 18px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 540px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-content {
    max-width: 500px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__text-inner {
    max-width: 500px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-badge-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.65rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.58rem, 2.72vw, 2.12rem);
    line-height: 1.17;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    max-width: 20em;
  }
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 24rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-lg {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-lg {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
  }
  .hero-actions .btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-stats {
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 26px;
    padding-top: 22px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
  }
  .hero-scroll-hint {
    bottom: 36px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .hero-section .scroll-mouse {
    width: 20px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-experience-badge { left: 20px; }
  .about-credential { right: 20px; }
  .specialties-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .whychoose-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .location-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "icon icon"
      "info hours";
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .tooth-animation-wrap {
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
    margin: 0 auto 4px;
  }
  .cta-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) {
    min-height: min(88vh, 680px);
    padding-top: clamp(32px, 6vw, 56px);
    padding-bottom: 112px;
  }
  .hero-section--split {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__foreground {
    min-height: min(88vh, 780px);
    min-height: min(88dvh, 780px);
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 10vw, 88px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vh, 96px);
    padding-left: max(clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem), env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
    padding-right: max(clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem), env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__bg .hero-split__img {
    width: 122%;
    object-position: 28% 42%;
    filter: saturate(1.02) brightness(0.9);
    transform: scale(1);
    transform-origin: center center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__scrim {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 42%,
        transparent 62%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.93) 28%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.76) 52%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 72%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26) 86%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 95%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 99%,
        transparent 100%
      ),
      radial-gradient(
        75% 85% at 50% 55%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%,
        transparent 65%
      );
  }
  .hero-glow {
    width: min(480px, 92vw);
    height: min(480px, 92vw);
    left: max(-80px, -12vw);
  }
  /* Stack hero on tablet — hide doctor photo to avoid clutter */
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-image-side {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) {
    /* Enough height so the background photo isn’t squeezed to a thin strip */
    min-height: min(88vh, 820px);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: clamp(40px, 8vh, 72px);
    padding-bottom: 96px;
  }
}

/* Landscape phones / short windows: avoid a towering hero */
@media (max-height: 520px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__foreground {
    min-height: min(72vh, 380px);
    min-height: min(72dvh, 380px);
    padding-top: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-stats {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    gap: 10px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-logo-img--header {
    max-height: 58px;
    max-width: min(182px, 58vw);
  }
  .nav-inner {
    min-height: 62px;
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nav-book-btn { display: inline-flex; flex-shrink: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .nav-call-btn { display: none; }
  .nav-menu-wrap { display: none; }
  /* backdrop-filter on .header-nav creates a containing block; without this, fixed
     .nav-menu-wrap.open is sized to the nav bar instead of the viewport. */
  body.nav-mobile-open .header-nav {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(8,8,8,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    z-index: 10000;
    padding: max(100px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 88px)) 20px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-link { font-size: 1.125rem; padding: 14px 20px; white-space: normal; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown { position: static; transform: none !important; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); margin-top: 4px; }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown::before { display: none; }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown--services {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown--services > .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-link {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub > .nav-dropdown--nested {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .nav-dropdown .has-dropdown--sub.is-expanded > .nav-dropdown--nested {
    max-height: 1200px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  }
  .nav-menu-wrap.open .has-dropdown--sub.is-expanded > .nav-link .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10001;
  }
  .nav-toggle.active {
    position: fixed;
    top: max(18px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 12px));
    right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
  }
  body.admin-bar .nav-toggle.active {
    top: max(58px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 46px));
  }
  @media screen and (min-width: 783px) {
    body.admin-bar .nav-toggle.active {
      top: max(44px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 32px));
    }
  }
  .header-topbar { display: none; }

  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) {
    min-height: min(88vh, 820px);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 10vh, 92px);
    padding-bottom: 96px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    margin-top: clamp(8px, 4vh, 28px);
    justify-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-inner {
    margin-top: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  /* Split hero phones: centered block + safe areas, stable vh */
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__foreground {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: min(88vh, 820px);
    min-height: min(88dvh, 820px);
    padding-top: max(clamp(36px, 8vw, 56px), env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
    padding-bottom: max(clamp(52px, 11vh, 96px), calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) + 16px));
    padding-left: max(clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem), env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
    padding-right: max(clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem), env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-split__text-inner {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: min(36rem, 100%);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    max-width: min(100%, 20rem);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    row-gap: 2px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 2.5vw, 0.66rem);
    padding: 5px 11px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    gap: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-badge .hero-badge-icon {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  /* Non-split heroes: keep CTAs minimal on small screens; stats stay hidden site-wide below */
  .hero-section:not(.hero-section--split) .hero-actions,
  .hero-section .hero-stats {
    display: none !important;
  }
  /* Scrim: readable type but let the photo show through on small screens */
  .hero-bg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      165deg,
      rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.78) 0%,
      rgba(8, 6, 2, 0.55) 35%,
      rgba(6, 5, 5, 0.62) 55%,
      rgba(2, 2, 2, 0.82) 100%
    );
  }
  .hero-bg-grid {
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 125% 90% at 50% 45%, black 0%, transparent 78%);
  }
  .hero-bg-image {
    filter: brightness(0.52) saturate(0.82);
    object-position: 78% center;
    transform: scale(0.88);
    transform-origin: 90% 50%;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: none;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-content {
    max-width: none;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.72rem, 7.8vw, 2.45rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 5.45vw + 0.42rem, 1.78rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-wrap: balance;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(5px, 1.35vw, 10px);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-title__break {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-title__line {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: normal;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.66rem; padding: 6px 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; gap: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
  .hero-badge-icon { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    max-width: 36rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: min(21rem, 100%);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-top: 2px;
    gap: clamp(6px, 2vw, 10px);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-lg {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    width: auto;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 8px clamp(8px, 2.8vw, 12px);
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 2.95vw, 0.8125rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-lg svg {
    width: clamp(13px, 3.8vw, 16px);
    height: clamp(13px, 3.8vw, 16px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .hero-actions { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px 22px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.8vw, 2.1rem);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 2px; }
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .services-section .service-card { border-width: 3px; }
  .service-card-caption { min-height: 3.5rem; padding: 12px 10px; }
  .services-section .service-card-title { font-size: 0.78rem; }

  .about-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.4vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .about-title-line + .about-title-line {
    margin-top: 0.35em;
  }

  /* Homepage #about meet section — mobile layout (reference comps) */
  .about-section--meet .about-grid--meet {
    gap: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 32px);
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-image-wrap {
    max-width: min(380px, 100%);
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-image-frame--meet img {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    max-height: min(70vh, 520px);
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-content--meet {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-title-line--meet-mobile-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6.6vw, 1.78rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-title__brand-tail {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-title.about-title--meet {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 4.85vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.32;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .about-title.about-title--meet .about-title__brand {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-desc.about-desc--meet {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 36rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-actions.about-actions--meet {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 22rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .about-section--meet .about-actions.about-actions--meet .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .about-highlights { gap: 10px; margin: 22px 0; }
  .highlight-item { padding: 10px 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .highlight-check { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .highlight-text { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .exp-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .exp-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .about-experience-badge { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .credential-value { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .credential-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }

  .specialties-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .specialty-img-wrap { height: min(200px, 42vw); }
  .specialty-name { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .specialty-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .specialty-icon-img { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

  .whychoose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .whychoose-card { padding: 22px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .wc-icon-wrap { width: 52px; height: 52px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .wc-number { font-size: 2rem; top: 14px; right: 16px; }
  .wc-title { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .wc-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .testimonials-slider-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
  .testimonial-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .testimonial-quote-icon { font-size: 2.25rem; top: 16px; right: 14px; }
  .testimonial-stars { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .testimonial-author { padding-top: 16px; gap: 10px; }
  .author-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
  }
  .author-meta { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .slider-controls { margin-top: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .slider-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; }

  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; max-width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .video-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .video-play-btn { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .video-card-info { padding: 16px 14px; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
  .gallery-item { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }

  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .blog-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .blog-card-img-wrap { height: min(180px, 48vw); }
  .blog-card-content { padding: 18px 16px; }
  .blog-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .blog-card-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .blog-card-meta { font-size: 0.72rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

  .location-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "info"
      "icon"
      "hours";
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .tooth-animation-wrap {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .location-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .location-details { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .location-detail-item { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .location-detail-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .location-detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
  }

  .hours-card { padding: 22px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .hours-card-title { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .hours-item { padding: 8px 0; }
  .hours-day,
  .hours-time { font-size: 0.75rem; }

  .cta-content { text-align: center; gap: 20px; }
  .cta-title { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.5vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .cta-subtitle { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
  .cta-text .section-label { justify-content: center; }
  .cta-actions { width: 100%; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; justify-content: center; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .footer-main { padding: 40px 0 32px; }
  .footer-col-title { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--fs-compact);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 18px 0; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 12px; }

  .about-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-image-wrap { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; }
  .about-experience-badge {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: none;
  }
  .about-credential {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin-top: 20px;
    animation: none;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .about-grid { gap: 32px; }
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .lightbox-close {
    top: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
    right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-logo-img--header {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: min(168px, 56vw);
  }
  .nav-inner { gap: 8px; }
  .nav-book-btn {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 7px 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .services-section .service-card { border-width: 3px; }
  .service-card-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-actions .btn-lg {
    width: auto;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 8vw, 1.95rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 5.95vw + 0.26rem, 1.62rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    gap: clamp(4px, 1.4vw, 8px);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-badge {
    font-size: clamp(0.55rem, 2.65vw, 0.62rem);
    padding: 4px 9px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    gap: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.048em;
    max-width: min(100%, 19rem);
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-badge .hero-badge-icon {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .hero-stats { gap: 12px 20px; }
  .hero-section--split .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: min(100%, 400px);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: stretch;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-section--split .hero-stat-item {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .specialty-info { padding: 16px 16px 18px; }
  .specialty-img-wrap { height: min(180px, 46vw); }
  .blog-card-img-wrap { height: min(160px, 44vw); }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
  .whychoose-card { padding: 18px 14px; }
}

/* Prefer reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg-image {
    transition: none;
  }
  .tooth-inner .site-logo-img.location-section-logo {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — FULL LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(88vh, 920px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 48px 0 clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) {
  padding: 42px 0 clamp(72px, 11vw, 132px);
}

.about-page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-page-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 28%;
  filter: brightness(0.42) saturate(0.85);
}

.about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) .about-page-hero__img {
  object-position: 36% 18%;
}

.about-page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(12, 10, 4, 0.82) 42%,
    rgba(18, 14, 6, 0.45) 72%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%
  );
}

.about-page-hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 15% 45%, black, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-page-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(520px, 80vw);
  height: min(520px, 80vw);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: 20%;
  left: -8%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.about-page-hero .about-page-hero__inner {
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: clamp(2rem, 8vw + 1rem, 8rem);
}

.about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) .about-page-hero__inner {
  transform: translate3d(clamp(-10px, -1.5vw, -28px), clamp(-14px, -2.2vw, -32px), 0);
}

.about-page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.about-page-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-page-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-page-breadcrumb__sep {
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.about-page-hero__badge {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-page-hero__title .line {
  display: block;
}

.about-page-hero__title .gold-text {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-page-hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Service hero: stacked intro paragraphs */
.about-page-hero__leads {
  max-width: min(600px, 100%);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-page-hero__leads .about-page-hero__lead {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-page-hero__leads .about-page-hero__lead + .about-page-hero__lead {
  margin-top: 1.05rem;
}

/* Pediatric / emphasis block inside story sections */
.service-page-emphasis {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.service-page-helps__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
}

.service-page-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-page-stats {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.about-page-stats__grid.hero-stats {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
  animation: none;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.about-page-story {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-white) 55%);
  position: relative;
}

.about-page-story__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-page-story__header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-page-story__header .gold-divider {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.about-page-prose {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-page-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.about-page-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-3);
}

.about-page-checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45em;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
}

.about-page-story__aside {
  position: relative;
}

.about-page-story__card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.about-page-story__card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-page-story__card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-page-story__card-text {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-page-story__card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-page-story__card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-page-story__accent {
  position: absolute;
  right: -12px;
  top: 24%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-page-pillars {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.about-page-pillars__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.about-page-pillar-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
}

.about-page-pillar-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-page-pillar-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-page-pillar-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.about-page-band {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-page-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 80% 20%, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-page-band__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
}

.about-page-band__layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-page-timeline__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-page-timeline__row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-page-timeline__marker {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-page-timeline__year {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-page-timeline__text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.about-page-values__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-page-values__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-page-value-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  transition: background var(--transition-mid), border-color var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-value-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

.about-page-value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-page-value-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.about-page-tech {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.about-page-tech__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    'intro intro'
    'visual features';
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.about-page-tech__intro {
  grid-area: intro;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about-page-tech__intro .gold-divider {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.about-page-tech__desc {
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-left: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.about-page-tech__visual {
  grid-area: visual;
}

.about-page-tech__img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-page-tech__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-page-tech__features {
  grid-area: features;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-page-tech-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
}

.about-page-tech-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-page-tech-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-page-tech-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-page-quotes {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream-2) 0%, var(--color-cream) 100%);
}

.about-page-quotes__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.about-page-quote {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-quote:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-page-quote__stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-page-quote__text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-page-quote__foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.about-page-quote__name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-style: normal;
}

.about-page-quote__meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.about-page-visit {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.about-page-visit__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-page-visit__card {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.25);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-visit__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-page-visit__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-page-visit__label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-page-visit__value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.about-page-visit__value a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.4);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-page-visit__value a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-page-visit__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.about-page-visit__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.about-page-faq {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.about-page-faq__list {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-page-faq__item {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-faq__item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
}

.about-page-faq__summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px 52px 20px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-page-faq__summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.about-page-faq__chev {
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-65%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
}

.about-page-faq__item[open] .about-page-faq__chev {
  transform: translateY(-20%) rotate(225deg);
}

.about-page-faq__answer {
  padding: 0 22px 22px;
}

.about-page-faq__answer p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-page-pillars__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-page-band__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-page-tech__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      'intro'
      'visual'
      'features';
  }

  .about-page-quotes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-page-visit__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-page-story__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-page-story__accent {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid.hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px 16px;
    justify-content: stretch;
  }
}

/* About page: compact vertical rhythm + readable type on phones */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-page .section-pad {
    padding-top: clamp(44px, 11vw, 64px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(44px, 11vw, 64px);
  }

  .about-page .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-page .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.2vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .about-page .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .about-page-hero {
    min-height: min(72svh, 520px);
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px 0 28px;
  }

  .about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) {
    padding: 14px 0 40px;
  }

  .about-page-hero__img {
    object-position: center 22%;
  }

  .about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) .about-page-hero__img {
    object-position: 40% 14%;
  }

  .about-page-hero__inner {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) .about-page-hero__inner {
    transform: translate3d(clamp(-6px, -2vw, -16px), clamp(-10px, -3vw, -20px), 0);
  }

  .about-page-breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  .about-page-hero__badge {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .about-page-hero__badge .hero-badge-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-page-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.8vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .about-page-hero__lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-page-hero__glow {
    width: min(280px, 90vw);
    height: min(280px, 90vw);
    top: 6%;
    left: -15%;
  }

  .about-page-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-page-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-page-stats {
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid.hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px 12px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5vw, 1.85rem);
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .about-page-story__grid {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-page-prose {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .about-page-checklist {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .about-page-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .about-page-story__card {
    padding: 20px 18px 22px;
  }

  .about-page-story__card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .about-page-story__card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-pillars__grid {
    margin-top: 24px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-pillar-card {
    padding: 20px 16px 22px;
  }

  .about-page-pillar-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-pillar-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-page-pillar-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .about-page-band__head {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .about-page-band__head .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2rem);
  }

  .about-page-timeline__row {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-page-timeline__marker {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .about-page-timeline__text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-page-values__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-values__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-page-value-card {
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
  }

  .about-page-value-card__title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .about-page-value-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .about-page-tech__grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-page-tech__intro .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2rem);
  }

  .about-page-tech__desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .about-page-tech__img-wrap img {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .about-page-tech-card {
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  }

  .about-page-tech-card__icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .about-page-tech-card__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-page-tech-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .about-page-quotes__grid {
    margin-top: 24px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-quote {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px;
  }

  .about-page-quote__text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .about-page-visit__grid {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-page-visit__card {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px;
  }

  .about-page-visit__icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .about-page-visit__value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-page-faq__list {
    margin-top: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .about-page-faq__summary {
    padding: 14px 40px 14px 14px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .about-page-faq__chev {
    right: 14px;
  }

  .about-page-faq__answer {
    padding: 0 14px 14px;
  }

  .about-page-faq__answer p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Meet the doctor block */
  .about-page .about-grid {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-page .about-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.5vw, 1.95rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .about-page .about-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .about-page .about-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 20px 0;
  }

  .about-page .highlight-item {
    padding: 11px 12px;
  }

  .about-page .about-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-page .about-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-page .about-credential {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-top: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    animation: none;
  }

  .about-page .about-experience-badge {
    top: 12px;
    left: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .about-page .exp-number {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .about-page .cta-section.section-pad {
    padding-top: clamp(40px, 10vw, 56px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 10vw, 56px);
  }

  .about-page .cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.85rem);
  }

  .about-page .cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .about-page .gallery-section .gallery-grid {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-page .gallery-section.section-pad {
    padding-top: clamp(40px, 10vw, 56px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 10vw, 56px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-page .section-pad {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .about-page-hero {
    min-height: min(68svh, 480px);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-page-hero:not(.contact-page-hero) {
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid.hero-stats {
    gap: 14px 10px;
  }

  .about-page-stats__grid .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
}

@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .about-page-quote:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .about-page-visit__card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-page-hero__glow {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.acesmile-schedule-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10050;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-top)) max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-right)) max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Snappy open/close — long fades feel like lag */
  transition: opacity 0.14s ease-out, visibility 0s linear 0.14s;
  overscroll-behavior: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.14s ease-out, visibility 0s;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: min(100%, 400px);
  max-height: min(88vh, 720px);
  max-height: min(88dvh, 88vh, 720px);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin: auto;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 32px);
  padding-top: max(clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 32px), env(safe-area-inset-top));
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, #faf7f0 45%, var(--color-cream-2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset,
    var(--shadow-gold-sm);
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.985);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.16s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1), opacity 0.14s ease-out;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal.is-open .acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform 0.2s ease;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__close svg {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__close:hover {
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__lede {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__hours {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: -2px 0 16px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.acesmile-schedule-form__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .acesmile-schedule-form__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.acesmile-field--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.acesmile-field__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.acesmile-field__label .req {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.acesmile-field__input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.acesmile-field__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.acesmile-field__input:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
}

.acesmile-field__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
}

.acesmile-field__select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%236b7280'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.acesmile-field__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 88px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-form__error {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #991b1b;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
}

.acesmile-schedule-form__actions {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.acesmile-schedule-form__submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__alt {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__alt-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__alt-link {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__alt-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 8px 8px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__success-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__success .acesmile-schedule-modal__title {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__success .acesmile-schedule-modal__lede {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.acesmile-schedule-modal__success .btn {
  min-width: 140px;
}

body.acesmile-schedule-modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .acesmile-schedule-modal {
    /* Centered card with visible margin — not edge-to-edge */
    align-items: center;
    padding: max(8px, env(safe-area-inset-top)) max(8px, env(safe-area-inset-right)) max(8px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) max(8px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal.is-open .acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
    width: min(100%, 400px);
    max-width: calc(100vw - 20px);
    max-height: min(90vh, 100vh);
    max-height: min(90dvh, 100vh);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 18px 16px 16px;
    padding-top: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-top));
    padding-left: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__close {
    top: max(6px, env(safe-area-inset-top));
    right: max(6px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__intro {
    padding-right: 36px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__title {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    padding-right: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__lede {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__hours {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin: -2px 0 12px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-form__grid {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .acesmile-field__label {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .acesmile-field__input {
    padding: 13px 14px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .acesmile-field__select {
    background-position: right 12px center;
    padding-right: 36px;
  }

  .acesmile-field__textarea {
    min-height: 70px;
    resize: none;
    max-height: 100px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-form__actions {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-form__submit.btn-lg {
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__alt {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 18px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__success {
    padding: 8px 4px 4px;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal__success .btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .acesmile-schedule-modal,
  .acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
    transition: none;
  }

  .acesmile-schedule-modal.is-open .acesmile-schedule-modal__panel {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WORDPRESS PAGE CONTENT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.page-content h1, .page-content h2, .page-content h3,
.entry-content h1, .entry-content h2, .entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 1.5em 0 0.75em;
}

.page-content h2, .entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-content h2::after, .entry-content h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.page-content p, .entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.page-content a, .entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.page-content a:hover, .entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-content ul, .entry-content ul,
.page-content ol, .entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.page-content li, .entry-content li {
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.page-content img, .entry-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 1em 0;
}

/* Elementor compatibility */
.elementor-section { position: relative; }
.elementor-widget-wrap { position: relative; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .elementor .elementor-section.elementor-section-boxed > .elementor-container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE: DENTAL EXAM & CLEANING PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.service-page {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-breadcrumb {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  row-gap: 6px;
}

.service-page-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, #1a1f26 50%, var(--color-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-page-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-page-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px 36px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.28);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.service-page-band__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-page-band__copy {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.service-page-band__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-page-band__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.service-page-band__btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.service-page-includes__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.service-page-dual {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-cream) 100%);
}

.service-page-dual__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.service-page-dual__card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-dual__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-page-dual__card--accent {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.06) 0%, var(--color-white) 55%);
}

.service-page-dual__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-page-dual__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-page-dual__desc {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-dual__desc--tight {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-page-dual__learn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-page-schedule-prompt {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-page-dual__list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-page-dual__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-dual__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.service-page-flow {
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
}

.service-page-schedule-wrap {
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
}

.service-page-flow__list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.service-page-flow__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-flow__step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.service-page-flow__num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

.service-page-flow__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.service-page-flow__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-tech {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.service-page-why {
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
}

.service-page-why .about-page-value-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-page-why .about-page-value-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

/* Value-card typography is shared with the dark About band; on this light section use readable contrast. */
.service-page-why .about-page-value-card__title {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.service-page-why .about-page-value-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-why__grid {
  margin-top: 48px;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Night guards & similar: five benefit cards — balanced on desktop, single column on small screens */
.service-page-why__grid--five {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

.service-page-care__list {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Service hero: stacked intro paragraphs */
.about-page-hero__lead--compact {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.service-page-cta-mid {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.service-page-cta-mid__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, #222831 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.service-page-cta-mid__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.service-page-cta-mid__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.service-page-cta-mid__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-page-includes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .service-page-band__btn {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-page-includes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-dual__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-flow__step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-page-flow__num {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .service-page-cta-mid__card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-page-cta-mid__actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Deep dental cleaning: anchors, jump nav, supporting sections */
.service-page-anchor {
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}

.service-page-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250, 248, 243, 0.97) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.service-page-toc__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.service-page-toc__link {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.22);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition:
    border-color var(--transition-mid),
    color var(--transition-mid),
    box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-toc__link:hover,
.service-page-toc__link:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.service-page-spotlight {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-cream) 100%);
}

.service-page-spotlight__inner {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 40px 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.05) 0%, var(--color-white) 45%, var(--color-white) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.service-page-spotlight__kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-page-spotlight__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-page-spotlight__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.service-page-spotlight__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 28px 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-page-spotlight__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-spotlight__text--tight {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-page-spotlight__sub {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-page-care__list--maintain {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-page-dual__footnote--spaced {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.service-page .section-subtitle a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

.service-page .section-subtitle a:hover,
.service-page .section-subtitle a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.65);
}

.service-page-spotlight__text--tight {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-page-spotlight__bullets {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-page-spotlight__bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-spotlight__bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.service-page-dual__footnote {
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-dual__foot {
  margin: 0.9rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-expect {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.service-page-expect__grid {
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.service-page-expect__panel {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 34px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-page-expect__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.service-page-expect__list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-page-expect__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-expect__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 10px;
  height: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.service-page-expect__note {
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.service-page-benefits-block .service-page-benefits__list {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.service-page-split-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.service-page-type-card--lift {
  padding: 28px 28px 32px;
  min-height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-type-card--lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.service-page-type-card__action {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
}

.about-page-checklist--tight {
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.about-page-checklist--tight li {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-page-prose--compact {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-prevent {
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
}

.service-page-prevent__card {
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.service-page-prevent__card-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-page-prevent__chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-page-prevent__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.service-page-band__inner--stack {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 36px 44px;
}

.service-page-band__inner--stack .service-page-band__icon {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.service-page-band__copy--center {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-page-band__text--tight {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.service-page-band__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-page-toc {
    top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-page-spotlight__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-split-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .service-page-spotlight__inner {
    padding: 28px 22px 32px;
  }

  .service-page-toc {
    top: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .service-page-anchor {
    scroll-margin-top: 72px;
  }

  .service-page-band__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .service-page-band__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Digital X-Rays: hero dual lead + full-page sections */
/* Crowns & Bridges: hero tagline emphasis */
.service-page--crowns-bridges .about-page-hero__leads .about-page-hero__lead:first-of-type {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.35vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__leads {
  max-width: min(42rem, 100%);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__leads .about-page-hero__lead {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__leads .about-page-hero__lead + .about-page-hero__lead {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__lead--secondary {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.1vw, 1.04rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.service-page-hero .service-page-hero-kicker {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.1vw, 1.38rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f3e6c8;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 38rem;
}

.service-page-why__grid--five {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .service-page-why__grid--five {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.service-page-why__footnote {
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Inline context links inside service page copy */
.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__lead a {
  color: #f3e6c8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__lead a:hover,
.service-page-hero .about-page-hero__lead a:focus-visible {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.service-page-prevent__chip a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.25);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page-prevent__chip a:hover,
.service-page-prevent__chip a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
}

.service-page .service-page-dual__list a,
.service-page .service-page-dual__foot a,
.service-page .about-page-prose a,
.service-page .service-page-band__text a,
.service-page .about-page-process-step__desc a.service-page-step-link,
.service-page .service-page-spotlight__text a,
.service-page .service-page-expect__note a,
.service-page .service-page-dual__footnote a,
.service-page .service-page-flow__text a,
.service-page .service-page-when__note a,
.service-page a.service-page-prose__a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page .service-page-dual__list a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-dual__list a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-dual__foot a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-dual__foot a:focus-visible,
.service-page .about-page-prose a:hover,
.service-page .about-page-prose a:focus-visible,
.service-page .about-page-process-step__desc a.service-page-step-link:hover,
.service-page .about-page-process-step__desc a.service-page-step-link:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-band__text a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-band__text a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-spotlight__text a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-spotlight__text a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-expect__note a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-expect__note a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-dual__footnote a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-dual__footnote a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-flow__text a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-flow__text a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-when__note a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-when__note a:focus-visible,
.service-page a.service-page-prose__a:hover,
.service-page a.service-page-prose__a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(45, 55, 72, 0.55);
}

/* Spotlight: related service chips */
.service-page-spotlight__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
}

.service-page-spotlight__related {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page-spotlight__related:hover,
.service-page-spotlight__related:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

/* Replacement + prevention: text links under cards */
.service-page-dual__more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page-dual__more:hover,
.service-page-dual__more:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.service-page-dual__more svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page-dual__more:hover svg,
.service-page-dual__more:focus-visible svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.service-page-why__grid--four {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .service-page-why__grid--four {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.about-page-value-card .service-page-dual__more {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.about-page-checklist--relaxed {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-page-checklist--relaxed li {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-preventive {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream-2) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-page-preventive__body {
  max-width: 46rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.service-page-preventive__body .about-page-prose {
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.service-page-preventive__body .about-page-prose + .about-page-prose {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
}

/* When recommended: two-column (copy | photo), no feature stack */
.service-page-tech--split .about-page-tech__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  grid-template-areas: 'intro visual';
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 56px);
}

.service-page-tech--split .about-page-tech__intro {
  max-width: none;
}

.service-page-when__note {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.about-page-tech__img-wrap--framed {
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .service-page-tech--split .about-page-tech__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: 'intro' 'visual';
  }
}

/* Root canal & shared service list patterns */
.service-page--cream {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-page--root-canal .service-page-intro__card--accent {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.38);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.09) 0%, var(--color-white) 60%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.service-page-dual__mini {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.service-page-dual__list--tight {
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-page-dual__list--tight li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.service-page-dual__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-page-dual__cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-page-dual__cta svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.service-page-tooth-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__row--enamel {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(232, 240, 252, 0.85) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(100, 130, 180, 0.25);
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__row--dentin {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.95) 0%, rgba(240, 230, 214, 0.75) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__row--pulp {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1) 0%, rgba(34, 40, 49, 0.06) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-tooth-stack__note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.about-page-pillar-card--slim {
  min-height: auto;
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.about-page-pillar-card__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-page-pillar-card--slim .about-page-pillar-card__title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-page-symptoms-note {
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.service-page-symptoms-note a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.service-page-symptoms-note a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-page-preventive__lead {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.service-page-preventive__closing {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.service-page-link-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.service-page-link-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-page-link-list li:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-page-link-list a,
.service-page-link-list__plain {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 4px 14px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.service-page-link-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.05);
  padding-left: 8px;
  padding-right: 8px;
  margin-left: -8px;
  margin-right: -8px;
  width: calc(100% + 16px);
}

.service-page-link-list__n {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
}

.service-page-link-list__text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.service-page-link-list__arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-page-link-list a:hover .service-page-link-list__arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.service-page-link-list__plain {
  cursor: default;
  padding-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .service-page-tooth-stack__row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-page {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.contact-page-quick__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.contact-page-quick__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 24px 22px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.22);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), transform var(--transition-mid), background var(--transition-mid);
}

.contact-page-quick__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-page-quick__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-page-quick__label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-page-quick__value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.contact-page-main {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-white) 45%);
}

.contact-page-main__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-page-main__header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-page-details {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.contact-page-main .location-detail-value {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.contact-page-main .location-detail-value a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

.contact-page-main .location-detail-value a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-page-main__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.contact-page-hours-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px);
}

.contact-page-hours-note {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.contact-page-map {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-page-map__frame-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-page-map__frame {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  border: 0;
}

.contact-page-faq {
  background: var(--color-cream-2);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-page-main__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-page-hours-card {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-page .section-pad {
    padding-top: clamp(44px, 11vw, 64px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(44px, 11vw, 64px);
  }

  .contact-page-map__frame {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO BAR (single.php inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero-bar {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,7,2,0.78) 100%);
}

.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(155,109,47,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155,109,47,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.page-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero-label {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

.page-hero-title--post {
  max-width: 780px;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARCHIVE PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Sticky header already sits in document flow — no extra main padding (avoids white gap). */
.blog-archive-page.site-main {
  padding-top: 0;
}

/* ── Hero ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-archive-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-archive-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.blog-archive-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
}

.blog-archive-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(12,9,2,0.82) 60%,
    rgba(20,15,5,0.75) 100%
  );
}

.blog-archive-hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(155,109,47,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155,109,47,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.blog-archive-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155,109,47,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -160px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-archive-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-archive-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,109,47,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-archive-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-archive-hero__title .gold-text { color: var(--color-gold); }

.blog-archive-hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* ── Category Pills ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-archive-hero__cats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-cat-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(155,109,47,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(155,109,47,0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-cat-pill--active {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-cat-pill--active:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(155,109,47,0.4);
}

.blog-cat-pill__count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.blog-cat-pill--active .blog-cat-pill__count {
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.2);
}

/* ── Featured Post: padded split, gap between image & text; no empty image column ─────────────── */
.blog-featured {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.blog-featured.section-pad-sm {
  padding-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.blog-featured__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-featured__inner--compact {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Text-only featured: no blank media column */
.blog-featured__inner--no-media {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: min(720px, 100%);
}

.blog-featured__media {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.blog-featured__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  min-height: clamp(220px, 32vw, 320px);
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.blog-featured__img {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}

.blog-featured__inner:hover .blog-featured__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.blog-featured__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-featured__cat:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.blog-featured__cat-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-featured__cat-inline:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.blog-featured__body {
  padding: 8px 4px 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
}

.blog-featured__inner--no-media .blog-featured__body {
  padding: 8px clamp(8px, 2vw, 12px) 12px;
}

.blog-featured__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-featured__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.1vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-featured__title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-featured__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.blog-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.blog-featured__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-featured__meta-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gray-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-featured__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.905rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Blog Grid (already in main.css, enhance) ─────────────── */
.blog-archive-grid-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  display: block; /* allow use as <a> */
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.blog-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-3) 0%, var(--color-dark-4) 50%, rgba(155,109,47,0.15) 100%);
}

/* ── Pagination ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
}

.blog-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(155,109,47,0.3);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155,109,47,0.35);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.blog-pagination .prev,
.blog-pagination .next {
  padding: 0 18px;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ── Empty State ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-empty {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-empty__icon {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-empty__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.blog-empty__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Blog CTA Strip ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-cta-strip {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.blog-cta-strip__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-cta-strip__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(155,109,47,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.blog-cta-strip__glow--l { top: -200px; left: -150px; }
.blog-cta-strip__glow--r { bottom: -200px; right: -150px; }

.blog-cta-strip__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.blog-cta-strip__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-cta-strip__title .gold-text { color: var(--color-gold); }

.blog-cta-strip__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.blog-cta-strip__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-featured__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 28px);
    padding: clamp(18px, 3vw, 22px);
  }

  .blog-featured__media {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .blog-featured__img-wrap {
    min-height: min(280px, 50vw);
    max-height: 360px;
  }

  .blog-featured__body {
    padding: 6px 0 8px;
  }

  .blog-featured__inner--no-media .blog-featured__body {
    padding: 6px 2px 8px;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__desc {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-archive-hero {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }

  .blog-archive-hero__lead {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .blog-archive-hero__cats {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .blog-cat-pill {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .blog-featured {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .blog-featured__img-wrap {
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 280px;
  }

  .blog-featured__body {
    padding: 4px 0 6px;
  }

  .blog-featured__inner--no-media .blog-featured__body {
    padding: 4px 0 10px;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .blog-pagination {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .blog-pagination .page-numbers {
    min-width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }

  .blog-cta-strip__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-archive-hero {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 44px;
  }

  .blog-featured__body {
    padding: 2px 0 6px;
  }

  .blog-empty {
    padding: 48px 16px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST
   ============================================================ */
.single-post-article__header {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.single-post-article__crumb {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: rgba(74, 74, 74, 0.65);
}

.single-post-article__crumb a {
  color: var(--color-gray);
}

.single-post-article__crumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.single-post-article__badge {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.single-post-article__meta {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.single-post-featured {
  margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.single-post-featured__img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.single-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
}

.single-post-page {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.single-post-body {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: clamp(18px, 4vw, 36px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 10vw, 120px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, #ebe6dc 52%, var(--color-cream-2) 100%);
}

.single-post-article {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.single-post-article__inner {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(22px, 4vw, 56px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
}

.single-post-prose {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.single-post-prose > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.single-post-prose blockquote,
.single-post-prose .wp-block-quote {
  margin: 1.75em 0;
  padding: 1.25em 1.35em 1.25em 1.5em;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.single-post-prose blockquote cite,
.single-post-prose .wp-block-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.85em;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.single-post-prose .wp-caption,
.single-post-prose .wp-block-image {
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.single-post-prose .wp-caption-text,
.single-post-prose figcaption {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.single-post-prose pre {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 1.15em 1.3em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.single-post-tags-wrap {
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
}

.single-post-tags-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.single-post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.single-post-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.single-post-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
}

.single-post-page-links {
  margin-top: 2.5em;
  padding-top: 1.5em;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.single-post-page-links__label {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.single-post-page-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-width: 2.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 4px 4px 0 0;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.single-post-page-links a:hover {
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.22);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.single-post-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.single-post-nav__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.single-post-nav__link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.single-post-nav__link--next {
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.single-post-nav__dir {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.single-post-nav__post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.single-post-nav__placeholder {
  min-height: 1px;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.single-post-back {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-post-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .single-post-nav__link--next {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .single-post-nav__link--next .single-post-nav__dir {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY — ELEMENTOR & FOOTER DISPLAY
   !important wins over Elementor Global Fonts (e.g. Josefin 13px).
   ============================================================ */
.elementor-widget-text-editor,
.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-widget-container,
.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-text-editor {
  font-family: var(--font-body), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--color-body-text);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor p,
.elementor-widget-text-editor li,
.elementor-widget-text-editor td,
.elementor-widget-text-editor th,
.elementor-widget-text-editor a:not(.elementor-button-link),
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-prose), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-prose) !important;
  line-height: var(--lh-prose) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-prose);
}

.elementor-widget-tabs .elementor-tab-title,
.elementor-widget-tabs .elementor-tab-content,
.elementor-widget-accordion .elementor-tab-title,
.elementor-widget-accordion .elementor-tab-content,
.elementor-widget-icon-box .elementor-icon-box-title,
.elementor-widget-icon-box .elementor-icon-box-description,
.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-title,
.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-description,
.elementor-widget-icon-list .elementor-icon-list-text,
.elementor-widget-counter .elementor-counter-title,
.elementor-widget-form input:not([type="hidden"]):not([type="checkbox"]):not([type="radio"]),
.elementor-widget-form textarea,
.elementor-widget-form select,
.elementor-widget-form .elementor-field-textual,
.elementor-widget-form .elementor-field-group > label,
.elementor-widget-login .elementor-field,
.elementor-widget-nav-menu .elementor-nav-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-body), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
}

.elementor-widget-button .elementor-button,
.elementor-widget-button .elementor-button-text {
  font-family: var(--font-btn), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-btn) !important;
  font-weight: var(--fw-btn) !important;
  line-height: var(--lh-btn) !important;
  color: var(--color-btn) !important;
}

.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: var(--fw-heading) !important;
  color: var(--color-heading) !important;
  line-height: var(--lh-heading) !important;
}

.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-default,
.elementor-widget-heading h1.elementor-heading-title,
.elementor-widget-heading h2.elementor-heading-title,
.elementor-widget-heading h3.elementor-heading-title,
.elementor-widget-heading h4.elementor-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
}

.elementor-widget-heading h1.elementor-heading-title,
.elementor-widget-heading h2.elementor-heading-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, var(--fs-heading)) !important;
}

.elementor-widget-heading h5.elementor-heading-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-heading);
  color: var(--color-heading) !important;
}

.site-footer h2,
.footer-display-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-display-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.68rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-footer-muted-text);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor pre,
.elementor-widget-text-editor code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', monospace !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE – SHARED EXTRAS
   ============================================================ */

/* Benefits checklist rows */
.service-page-benefits__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.service-page-benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-page-benefit-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Care tips block */
.service-page-care {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.service-page-care__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.service-page-care-note {
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.service-page-services-closing {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Concerns sub-section */
.service-page-concerns {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.service-page-concerns__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* Type / dual cards in a row (dentures, etc.) */
.service-page-card-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.service-page-type-card {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.service-page-type-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.service-page-type-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Emergency bar */
.service-page-emergency-bar {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.service-page-emergency-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-page-emergency-bar__icon {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-page-emergency-bar p {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.service-page-emergency-bar .btn-gold {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Emergency hero badge variant */
.hero-badge--urgent {
  background: rgba(220, 50, 50, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(220, 50, 50, 0.35);
  color: #f87171;
}

/* Emergency CTA card variant */
.service-page-cta-mid__card--urgent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #1a0000 0%, #2d0d0d 100%);
  border-color: rgba(220, 50, 50, 0.3);
}

/* First-steps grid */
.service-page-first-steps__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.service-page-first-step-card {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
}

.service-page-first-step-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-page-first-step-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.service-page-first-step-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Care section standalone */
.service-page-care-section {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

/* Aside card list */
.about-page-story__card-list {
  margin: 10px 0 16px;
  padding: 0 0 0 4px;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about-page-story__card-list li {
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-page-story__card-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Section subtitle helper */
.section-subtitle {
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Emergency dentist: TOC variant (sits on cream/white) */
.service-page--emergency .service-page-toc {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(250, 248, 243, 0.96) 100%);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(220, 50, 50, 0.1);
}

.service-page--emergency .service-page-toc__link {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.18);
}

.service-page--emergency .service-page-toc__link:hover,
.service-page--emergency .service-page-toc__link:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(200, 60, 60, 0.35);
  color: #b91c1c;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 60, 60, 0.1);
}

/* Dental exam & cleaning: flow kicker, panels, dual card links */
.service-page--exam-cleaning .service-page-flow__we-lead {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 28rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.service-page--exam-cleaning .about-page-prose--flush-top {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-page--exam-cleaning .about-page-prose--flush-bottom {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-page--exam-cleaning .service-page-expect__note--spaced {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.service-page--exam-cleaning .about-page-prose--when-extra {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: none;
}

.service-page--exam-cleaning .about-page-story__card .about-page-story__card-link + .about-page-story__card-link {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .service-page--exam-cleaning .service-page-spotlight__inner {
    padding: 28px 22px 32px;
  }

  .service-page--exam-cleaning .service-page-flow__we-lead {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

/* Inline service links inside treatment card titles */
.service-page-inline-svc {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-mid),
    border-color var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-inline-svc:hover,
.service-page-inline-svc:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Early care: importance grid */
.service-page-early-care {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-cream) 55%, var(--color-cream) 100%);
}

.service-page-early-care__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.service-page-early-care__cell {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.service-page-early-care__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-page-early-care__cell h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-page-early-care__cell p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-page-early-care__foot {
  margin-top: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Prevention rows with text links */
.service-page-prevention__link-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-page-prevention__link-row a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.35);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-mid),
    border-color var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-prevention__link-row a:hover,
.service-page-prevention__link-row a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-page-prevention__crosslink {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Personalized + related services */
.service-page-personalized {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-page-personalized::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 90% 20%, rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-page-personalized__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-page-personalized__inner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.service-page-related-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.12);
}

.service-page-related-strip__label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-page-related-strip a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition:
    border-color var(--transition-mid),
    color var(--transition-mid),
    box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}

.service-page-related-strip a:hover,
.service-page-related-strip a:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .service-page-card-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-emergency-bar__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-page-emergency-bar .btn-gold {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .service-page-first-steps__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-early-care__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-page-related-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .service-page-related-strip a {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Partials & Dentures: layout + linked prose in section headers */
#who-benefits .about-page-pillar-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2.1vw, 1.18rem);
  font-family: var(--font-body, system-ui, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-page-types-lead {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.service-page-visit-card__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.service-page-visit-card .about-page-story__card-link--sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.service-page-who__note {
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 42rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-page-process-followup {
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.service-page-benefits-outro {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.service-page .section-header .section-desc a.service-page-prose__a,
.service-page .service-page-cta-mid__sub a.service-page-prose__a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(155, 109, 47, 0.45);
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-page .section-header .section-desc a.service-page-prose__a:hover,
.service-page .section-header .section-desc a.service-page-prose__a:focus-visible,
.service-page .service-page-cta-mid__sub a.service-page-prose__a:hover,
.service-page .service-page-cta-mid__sub a.service-page-prose__a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(45, 55, 72, 0.55);
}

/* Dark CTA band: keep links readable on navy */
.cta-section .cta-subtitle a.service-page-prose__a {
  color: #e8c992;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-section .cta-subtitle a.service-page-prose__a:hover,
.cta-section .cta-subtitle a.service-page-prose__a:focus-visible {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}